The brushes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they’re something that need a little work and in my dad’s words are ‘heavily modified.’ Depending on the brush you purchase, it may need to be ‘groomed.’ My dad trims his brushes to make them narrower – and finishes them off with squaring up the tip. No matter what method is used though, it’s important to try to keep the look consistent throughout.Īside from prepping the surface, pinstriping takes some additional behind the scenes work and preparation as well.
(You can use a water soluble pencil to mark your measurements – it just rubs off after the striping is done!) But when it comes to the stripe, he really puts his pen to the paper – or his brush to the surface in this case – and just follows where his hand takes him. He does make sure he’s fully prepared though, and starts by measuring out the midpoints of a headlight, hood, trunk, etc., because it’s important that the design is centered. With 40+ years of experience he’s seen his fair share of ideas, so he doesn’t know of an exact design when he sits down to start. I’m sure some artists would prefer to have a design mapped out before they start – and then some artists prefer to ‘wing it.’ My dad is the spur of the moment type. Your surface is prepped and you’re all ready to start! Sometimes the wax and grease remover doesn’t come off completely with the ‘take off’ rag, so using a glass cleaner afterwards will ensure that all of it is off. You should use one rag to put it on, and one rag to take it off.Īfter using the wax and grease remover, you’ll need to wipe down the surface again, but this time with a glass cleaner of some sort.
Pinstriped toilet seat skin#
New paint can house skin oils, fingerprints, and other contaminants, so you will need to use a wax and grease remover.
(I’ve seen the man in action, so believe me when I say a COMPLICATED process.) But maybe you’re interested in learning more about that so-called ‘process,’ so let’s talk a little about that.Įven on new paint, the surface needs to be prepped.
It takes special tools and resources, and it’s a complicated process. Like I said before, it takes a special talent. There are straight lines, more intricate designs, lettering, and pictures – and sometimes even flames! (Let me tell you, pinstriped toilet seats make for the perfect man cave bathroom!) There are a variety of different designs that fall under the ‘pinstriping’ category. My dad likes to say that he’ll pinstripe ‘anything that rolls, floats, or flies.’ Heck, he’s even been known to pinstripe a few toilet seats in his day. Boats, planes, coolers, refrigerators, and guitars, just to name a few. This certain kind of ‘flair’ can be added to any piece that needs a facelift. But it’s the detailing – like pinstriping – that sets each one apart and makes it distinguishable from the others. You could have a handful of black ’32 Roadsters sitting in a line and they’d all look the same. It dresses up a normal paint job and makes a car – or really anything – stand out. Pinstriping is something that adds flair. And, he’s extremely unique – someone that any car guy in our area knows to go to simply because he’s the best there is. His talent has allowed him to set himself apart from other artists and car guys.
Pinstriped toilet seat how to#
My dad taught himself how to pinstripe over 45 years ago in his parent’s garage. Lucky for me, I’m the daughter of one of those very skilled individuals. Artists that are accomplished in pinstriping are patient. Pinstriping is an art – an art that takes a steady hand, a lot of concentration, and one helluva talent.
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